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Politics

KNOX: Action on roads needed

Saturday, February 8, 2025

Rowville MLA Kim Wells last week asked in State Parliament about when the Allan Labor Government will take action to provide long-term solutions for the roads in Knox, which have led to accidents and deaths?“More than a year ago we had a fatality on Wellington Rd in Rowville just outside Wellington Village,” Mr Wells said.“My…

Council News

PORT PHILLIP: Mayor hits back at jibe

A criticism about Port Phillip Council on a ‘Council Watch’ social media page has provoked a vigorous response from Mayor Cr Louise Crawford.“The news item posted to Council Watch’s Facebook page accusing Port Phillip Council Officers of blocking Councillor attempts to introduce safety-related motions is incorrect, irresponsible, and potentially defamatory,” Cr Crawford said.“We are aware…

Council News

STONNINGTON: CEO’s public apology

Stonnington City Council Chief Executive Officer Dale Dickson last week issued a public apology to Mayor Cr Melina Sehr.Mr Dickson admitted that an “administrative error” meant that Cr Sehr’s personal interest disclosures were incomplete.The shortcoming has been highlighted in last Tuesday’s Herald Sun (Feb. 4).“I refer to today’s page 5 article in the Herald Sun…

Police News

YARRA: Carjack bid in Bendigo St

Melbourne Divisional Response Unit have charged two teenagers following alleged attempted carjackings and a collision in a stolen vehicle in Richmond on Friday afternoon (Feb. 7).It is alleged a stolen white Subaru Outback wagon pulled up behind a blue BMW on Bendigo St about 1.30pm.A male occupant of the Subaru allegedly got out of the…

Emergency Services

MARYIBYRNONG: Suspicious fire at Braybrook

Police are investigating a house fire in Braybrook on Saturday morning (Feb. 8).Emergency services were called to reports of a fire at a residential property on Crothers St just after 5.30amThe unoccupied single-storey residence was completely destroyed.A crime scene has been established and an arson chemist will attend the scene this morning.Police are treating the…

Sport

SPORT: Swayzee brilliant in Hunter Cup victory

It was Sportsbet A.G. Hunter Cup night at Melton Entertainment Park on Saturday February 1 and Victoria’s major feature race meeting attracted more stars than what you would see on the American flag.Attracting a tremendous field in what was possibly the best race ever seen on the Melton circuit which included the best horse in…

What's On

OBSERVER: Major exhibition at Heide Museum

Heide Museum of Modern Art has announced a major exhibition developed in partnership with The Torch.Presented from April 5 to July 20, the exhibition Blak In-Justice: Incarceration and Resilience calls attention to the pressing issue of Indigenous incarceration in Australia through a compelling selection of artworks by leading First Nations artists alongside participants of The…

Observer

OBSERVER: Whatever Happened To … Leo G. Carroll

Leo G. Carroll was one of those wonderful character actors in Hollywood films. He played many dignified characters in some of the classic films of the 20th century.As a young boy I often wondered what the ‘G’ stood for. Leo G. Carroll was an outstanding stage screen and television actor during his career.Leo Gratten Carroll…

Health

FRANKSTON: Mental health project at Station

A new initiative putting mental health and social support practitioners in the heart of Frankston’s city centre has launched this month, making community wellbeing and safety a priority for 2025.Frankston City Council, Metro Trains and South East Community Links have partnered on a new outreach initiative, called Community Connectors.The need for support services at Frankston…

Local People

SOUTH-EAST: Vale John Delzoppo

Premier Jacinta Allan last week paid tribute in State Parliament to the life of John Delzoppo.“ In his very first words in this place John spoke about service, about the privilege and the duty that comes with serving in this place, but John’s sense of service was not just confined to the pages of Hansard;…